Does anyone have any advice or experience with negotiating a contract that ends before the next one starts? Typically, contracts would be from mid August to mid-August, but because my school is low-tier, my contract ends July 1. This jeopardizes my (Japanese) insurance and puts my son's day-care status in danger. I am not being renewed, so I expect the headmaster to deny any salary, but perhaps employment dates could be adjusted.

Thank you for your help!